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July 12, 2007
Introducing the Real LA Madrid Galaxy!
We at the blog have generally been supportive of the acquisition of David Beckham by that team down south, but we suspected that the team's owners would eventually overreach and do something silly in an effort to make an extra buck or two. Well, we need wait no longer—the Galaxy has unveiled their new logo and uniforms. While our opinion will surprise no one, we think they've made a terrible mistake.
Here's why, in pictures. The top row is Real Madrid's most recent jersey; below that, the Galaxy's new kit.
So, in one quick move, the Galaxy has thrown out the traditional colors that they wore while winning two MLS Cups in favor of becoming the world's largest vendor of Real Madrid knock-off jerseys. Bravo! What's more, they're spreading the idea that MLS is a league in search of an identity to the entire soccer world at an unprecendented scale. (Yes, they're selling a lot of jerseys, but they would have sold a lot of jerseys without throwing away what tradition they've managed to establish. Oh well.)
Posted by Jay at July 12, 2007 11:22 AM
Comments
When Real Salt Lake was named I was under the impression they had some sort of link to Real Madrid. Maybe I have Salt Lake City and L.A. confused...
Posted by: Ned at July 12, 2007 12:29 PM
At least LA isn't ripping off the San Jose Earthquakes' shade of blue (it's instead ripping off the New England Revolution's navy blue). Meanwhile, the league's open 14th slot is still perfectly set up not just for a Western Conference team to fill it, but for a primarily royal blue/cobalt clad Western Conference team such as the San Jose Earthquakes (only the Kansas City Wizards currently wears a color that comes close, but it's in the Eastern Conference). :D
Posted by: Goodsport at July 12, 2007 01:55 PM
You think a fashion-plate like Beckham would want to be seen in the current Galaxative kits? I doubt it. It was probably in the contract that they change uniforms.
Posted by: pezboy82 at July 12, 2007 03:00 PM